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Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet

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First release
Aug 03, 2011
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Shooter, Puzzle · Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Xbox 360

In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures as you make your way toward the center of the mysterious Shadow Planet! Solve complex puzzles and upgrade your ship with alien technology as you fight to save your home world.

Also known as Shadow Planet, ITSP, FCEngine.exe

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Storyline
As an their planet get turned apart and devoured by some mysterious dark force, these little aliens try to save it with the technologies they got.Read more

As an their planet get turned apart and devoured by some mysterious dark force, these little aliens try to save it with the technologies they got.

Release dates
Xbox 360
Aug 03, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 17, 2012
Mac
Oct 28, 2014
All 4 release dates
Linux
Oct 28, 2014
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
exploration, metroidvania, death, spaceship, side-scrolling
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76
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Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 585 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 25 Oct
  • Online co-opIGDB · 25 Oct
  • Local co-opIGDB · 25 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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